If we had to compare the 2010 Griffin kite, we would have to compare it to the 2009 Griffin. We could compare it to another manufacturer’s kite, but that wouldn’t exactly be fair, now would it? So how does the 2010 Griffin compare to the 2009 Griffin. In a word, it is “better”.

Just about everything on the 2009 Griffin has been improved for the 2010 kite. The bar feel, turning, wind range, bridle design, and even the fabrics are now better (in the fabrics’ case they are also more durable). According to Griffin Kiteboarding’s test riders, the 2010 Griffin shows a 20-30% performance increase compared to the 2009 Griffin.

There is a small downside to this. Sure, the 2010 Griffin is an all-round better kite than the 2009 Griffin. But in making the kite Griffin Kiteboarding had to use better materials, which means the price of manufacturing the kite has gone up. The 2010 Griffin is better, but it is also a bit more expensive.

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